London weather: Capital tipped for SNOW as odds brace for RECORD BREAKING winter

LONDON could be one of the first locations destined for snow this year, as odds for glimpses of a flurry are cut. The chances for a record-breaking cold snap treading into March have also now increased.

Weather forecasters have recently predicted slowly plummeting temperatures, as the country prepares for snow and frost to roll in across the UK. This time last year, there were already signs developing of the dreaded Beast from the East, and people are concerned another severe weather system is on the way. However, forecasters have allayed any worries, pointing out there is not yet any sign of a disturbance leading to a new severe snow front. Bookmakers have responded with their own predictions, slashing odds on a bitter February.

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Coral also predicts the cold snap could last for months, until at least March.

Mr Aitkenhead added: ”There's every chance this cold snap will last long into March and that means there's a very real possibility that this winter could take its place in the record books as the coldest ever.”

Coral has looked further afield, to predict weather as a whole for the whole country.

They have provided 8-1 odds of 2019 being the wettest year on record in the UK.

Snow is expected to last until March (Image: GETTY)

What do forecasters say?

Weather forecasters are in agreement of incoming cold weather, as well as an increased risk of snow.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Jason Kelly said: “Certainly, for the first ten days of January there is no strong signal for a cold easterly flow that was associated with the ‘Beast from the East’ last winter.

“It’s too early to provide detailed forecasts for what the weather will be like for the remainder of January.”

“Our current 6-30 day forecast points to the likelihood of more mobile conditions before the arrival of anything that might potentially be colder.

“Towards the end of January, however, there is an increased likelihood of a change to much colder weather generally, bringing an enhanced risk of frost, fog and snow.”